The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
Bombay High Court overturns life sentences of three men convicted for the 2012 gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old in Sangli, citing failure of prosecution to prove chain of evidence and motive.
A Delhi court acquitted five men in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots arson case, highlighting unreliable police testimonies and a 'mechanical' investigation. Over 80% of decided cases have ended in acquittals.
Gujarat High Court acquits a father convicted for his pregnant daughter's rape and murder, citing serious procedural lapses in DNA evidence handling. Read the shocking details.
Gujarat High Court acquits a man sentenced to death for impregnating and killing his minor daughter, citing major lapses in DNA evidence handling and procedural flaws.
Martin Antony, convicted in the Kochi actor assault case, challenges his 20-year sentence in the High Court. He claims false implication and cites Dileep's acquittal. Read the latest developments.
A Delhi court acquits three accused in a 2009 acid attack case due to lack of evidence, dealing a blow to the survivor's 16-year fight for justice. Read the full story.
Gujarat High Court acquits man sentenced to death for impregnating & killing his minor daughter, citing procedural lapses in DNA evidence. Read the full details.
A Delhi court acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case due to lack of evidence. The victim's lawyer vows to challenge the verdict in higher courts. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
A Chandigarh court acquitted a Mohali man in a proclaimed offender case, citing failure to follow mandatory legal procedure under Section 195 CrPC. Read the full legal analysis.
An additional sessions court in Colva acquitted five men accused of murder, citing major lapses in the police investigation. Read the full details of the judicial critique.
A Karnataka court acquitted Yeliamma of her husband's murder after finding she suffered from a delusional disorder at the time of the crime. Read the full details of this landmark verdict.
Uttarakhand High Court orders unconditional release of French national Royer Nicole's passport after her acquittal in a drugs case. The court said travel restrictions were no longer justified. Read the full story.
The Kerala government has decided to file an appeal against the acquittal of actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case. Get the latest updates on this high-profile legal battle.
A Hisar court acquitted two farmers in a 2017 road blockade case due to flawed police identification. Meanwhile, a BKU leader died in an accidental shooting. Read the full details.
A special ACB court acquits two retired FilmCity officials in a 2004 fund misappropriation case, citing lack of proof of dishonest intent. The case stemmed from a cancelled Republic Day event.
Rajasthan High Court overturns conviction of 3 RPF personnel, ruling trap operations alone insufficient for bribery conviction. Key legal principles clarified. Read the full analysis.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Kerala High Court admits appeals by two convicts in the 2017 actor assault case, challenging their 20-year sentences. Hearing posted for February 4. Read the latest developments.
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
A Thane court acquits Aasif Shabbir Khan, accused of throwing two children from a building in 2023, citing lack of direct evidence and inconsistent testimony. Read the full details of the verdict.
Ernakulam court orders return of actor Dileep's passport post-acquittal in high-profile case. Meanwhile, the survivor actress files a new police complaint over cyberattacks. Read the latest developments.
A Kerala court has released actor Dileep's passport following his acquittal in the high-profile actress assault case. The prosecution plans to appeal. Get the latest details.
A Delhi court acquits five men in a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, citing serious flaws in prosecution evidence and investigation. Read the full details of the judgment.
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of three men in the 1996 murder case of a serving Army captain. The bench emphasized that reversal of acquittal should not be routine. Read the full details.
A Mumbai sessions court acquits two men in a 1993 diamond robbery and abduction case after 32 years, citing the death of the main witness and lack of evidence. The diamonds are ordered returned to the victim's heirs.
A special CBI court acquits a Haryana judicial officer and his parents in a 12-year-old dowry death case. Read the full details of the verdict and the long legal battle.
A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures survivor of support, govt to appeal trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in abduction and rape case. Legal action promised against viral video.